With the voting aged reduced to 18, varsity students should be allowed unrestricted participation in political activities . – MASRY CHE ANI/THESUNThe Universities and University Colleges Act 1971 should be repealed to allow more active student participation in politics, especially now that 18 year olds can even vote, said lawyer Kokila Vaani Vadiveloo.
Subsection Section 47 of the Private Higher Educational Institutions Act 1996 was also removed. Kokila said this subsection previously banned students from political activities on campus. Although Parliament has since passed amendments that allow students to engage in such activities on campus, response has been lukewarm due to previous restrictions imposed.
“Recent incidents of hate speech, including racist slurs and even incitement to violence have reflected a worrisome trend. “At the age of 18, one can be subject to a contract, pay taxes, marry, work and be fully responsible for oneself.